Exploring the feasibility of conducting a multisite randomised controlled trial of the healthy and HomED model of care and its impact on representations among people experiencing homelessness in an Australian Emergency Department.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To determine the feasibility of conducting a multisite randomised controlled trial of the Healthy and HomED model of care to determine its capacity to reduce emergency department (ED) representations among people experiencing homelessness.

Design

Feasibility randomised controlled trial with process evaluation.

Setting

Single site public metropolitan ED.

Participants

Our goal was to recruit 204 adults experiencing homelessness attending ED. In total, 190 participants were enrolled. The final sample comprised n=101 control and n=86 intervention.

Interventions

The Healthy and HomED model of care comprises screening for homelessness, assessing unmet needs via the Homeless Health Access to Care Tool and a Decision Assistance Guide that informs care

SUBMITTER: Currie J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12410669 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature